About Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a Drug Manufacturers - General company operating in the Healthcare sector.
GILD trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $137.34
- Market Cap
- $170.50B
- 52-Week High
- $157.29
- 52-Week Low
- $93.37
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
$1,000 Invested in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)
How much would $1,000 invested in GILD be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2025 would be worth $1,317 as of May 2026, representing a +31.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2023 would be worth $1,967 as of May 2026, representing a +96.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2021 would be worth $2,569 as of May 2026, representing a +156.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) in 2016 would be worth $2,186 as of May 2026, representing a +118.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GILD at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) at IPO would be worth $314,161 as of May 2026, representing a +31316.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 34+ years (410 months), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has averaged a monthly return of +2.02% with a median return of +1.02%. The stock had 224 positive months (55%) and 185 negative months (45%). The best month in GILD's history was February 2000 with a +63.4% return, while the worst was October 1994 at -27.7%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and March the weakest (-0.9%).
GILD's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1995 with a cumulative return of +138.4%, and the worst was 1993 at -38.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 34 years of trading history, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has delivered an average annual return of +25.51% with a median return of +15.81%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.57%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (74%) and losses in 9 years (26%).
GILD's best year was 1995 with a +236.84% gain, while the worst was 1993 at -37.66%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. GILD achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 20 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.53% | $122.05 | $137.34 |
| 2025 | +36.59% | $89.35 | $122.05 |
| 2024 | +18.68% | $75.29 | $89.35 |
| 2023 | -1.99% | $76.82 | $75.29 |
| 2022 | +23.63% | $62.13 | $76.82 |
| 2021 | +29.95% | $47.81 | $62.13 |
| 2020 | -6.70% | $51.25 | $47.81 |
| 2019 | +7.88% | $47.50 | $51.25 |
| 2018 | -9.92% | $52.73 | $47.50 |
| 2017 | +2.96% | $51.22 | $52.73 |
| 2016 | -27.59% | $70.74 | $51.22 |
| 2015 | +8.63% | $65.12 | $70.74 |
| 2014 | +25.51% | $51.88 | $65.12 |
| 2013 | +104.49% | $25.37 | $51.88 |
| 2012 | +79.45% | $14.14 | $25.37 |
| 2011 | +12.94% | $12.52 | $14.14 |
| 2010 | -16.25% | $14.95 | $12.52 |
| 2009 | -15.39% | $17.66 | $14.95 |
| 2008 | +11.15% | $15.89 | $17.66 |
| 2007 | +41.72% | $11.21 | $15.89 |
| 2006 | +23.51% | $9.08 | $11.21 |
| 2005 | +50.24% | $6.04 | $9.08 |
| 2004 | +20.08% | $5.03 | $6.04 |
| 2003 | +71.41% | $2.94 | $5.03 |
| 2002 | +3.47% | $2.84 | $2.94 |
| 2001 | +58.48% | $1.79 | $2.84 |
| 2000 | +53.23% | $1.17 | $1.79 |
| 1999 | +31.81% | $0.89 | $1.17 |
| 1998 | +7.35% | $0.83 | $0.89 |
| 1997 | +53.00% | $0.54 | $0.83 |
| 1996 | -21.88% | $0.69 | $0.54 |
| 1995 | +236.84% | $0.21 | $0.69 |
| 1994 | -20.83% | $0.26 | $0.21 |
| 1993 | -37.66% | $0.42 | $0.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GILD
What sector is GILD in? ▼
GILD operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has GILD performed historically? ▼
Over 34 years of trading history, GILD has posted gains in 25 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1995 with a +236.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GILD? ▼
You can invest in GILD through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GILD.
Last updated: 3/24/2026